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Those who say things aren't the way they were back in the good old days certainly haven't had a burger and fries from The Burger Shack. The welcoming spot echoes the low-key, homey feel of those iconic burger joints past. The walkup counter and pennant-strewn dining room act as a backdrop for a deliciously nostalgic menu of juicy Angus burgers and Blue Bell shakes. The cooks lovingly shape each third-pound grilled-to-order burger using beef that’s never seen a freezer or even received Valentines from a snowflake. Toppings for the juicy sizzlers can include Wisconsin cheddar, Hass avocados, or crispy bacon. The shack's staff members also hand make addictive sides such as curly fries and hand-dipped shakes.

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Back in 2006, _Houston Press_ writer John Lomax decided to embark on a walking tour of Westheimer Road, the nearly 20-mile thoroughfare that cuts horizontally through Houston, and, for a stretch, serves as the northern border of the Westchase neighborhood. John was jaded by heat and booze by the time he reached this segment, calling it “a _Geography of Nowhere_ wasteland” of chain restaurants and big-box retail. With a clearer head, he might have noticed that the street is also peppered with a diverse delegation of international eateries. Here, hungry adventurers can find South American empanadas edged in a golden braided crust, lamb shank prepared by a fifth-generation Persian chef, and pho made from family recipes developed in Saigon.

Back in 2001, Houston's most dedicated coffee addicts initiated a movement to bring the world’s best beans to their city. They petitioned the New York Board of Trade to certify the Port of Houston as a green coffee-bean port—a designation that would virtually guarantee quality shipments from foreign countries. It took two years and an amendment to the state's constitution to receive the certification, but the port was eventually approved. Houston’s coffee culture has since boomed, even stealing a bit of thunder from established coffee hotspots like New Orleans.

It’s not uncommon for crazed fans to camp out for concert tickets, or Black Friday shoppers to park themselves outside stores hours before they open. But patrons of Flying Saucer Pie Company—the self-proclaimed oldest pie shop in Houston—take fanaticism to a new level. Every year before Thanksgiving, the customers form a line that stretches for blocks. In 2011, ABC News reported that the crowd began to assemble around 2 p.m. Tuesday, meaning some customers camped out overnight for the legendary pies. Flying Saucer isn't the only spot with a loyal following—Houston is full of delicious bakeries, many of which have been honing their craft for generations.

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